I am tired of having to check whether a CD has copy protection etc before I buy it.

Don't be. Buy all the CDs you want, and if one dosen't work properly, take it back and get your money back. If the store refuses, exchange it until they get tired of the process. Also let them know you bought a CD out of a CD section of the store, and not a shiny non compatible disc.

The more returns the industry has to deal with, the more likely they are to think it's a bad idea. Not only will people like the RIAA have to deal with consumers, they will also have to deal with larger corporations getting pissed off that their margin is shrinking.